Is collaboration the same as cooperation? same as participation?
Are we cooperating and participating right now, but collaborating later when we begin working on the project?
Collaboration is working together on a common goal/activity, which will probably start with the project
Is the discussion of philosophy/"wrapping our heads around all that's out there" the same as collaboration
What content would you like to see?
More practical activities, applications for classes, etc.
Some more focus
Something tangible that we can work on
A place "to do" instead of just "to talk"
What tools are we using in classes? How are those working? How do we incorporate them into our own content areas?
Connecting to others outside of our team
Not really
Ning feels big, creating a feeling of being overwhelmed; trying to create a focus by concentrating on our own team members and teachers in our district
Moderating the Environment
Created as a trickle-down
Is it inappropriate to ask colleagues to nudge each other? Does that place undue pressure on us and our time?
Ideally, we would all participate and moderate, but practically, we can't do that when we're teaching all day...time constraints get in the way (teaching all day, grading and planning at night).
Culture: Is collaboration valued?
What content would you like to see?
Connecting to others outside of our team
Moderating the Environment